BIO
Artist Statement
Indigenous art, vast open spaces, and dramatic plain changes of the American southwest shape my expression of line, form, and space. Architecture, relationships, and ritual are prominent inspirations in my sculpture. I am drawn to architecture because of the strong bold lines and that it is the way in which knowledge, wealth, and great accomplishments of past and present civilizations are marked and evaluated. Relationships are important as they create tension between people, the environment, and objects; they can be positive or negative but they shape how we interact within our world. I love ritual; it is present in every level of our lives from the start of our day to the most important sacred ceremony. The ritual that I deeply connect with is the ringing of a bell. There is something really special about the sound that marks a time, an occasion, or completes a thought or prayer. The results are simple and bold pieces that visually narrate the dynamics that I see within our world.
Bio
Joshua Pass has followed generation after generation in his family of being a maker. Art was important early in his life as he developed a strong desire for any educational opportunity to learn about visually communicating. His history and experiences are what feed his art; born in 1979 a native of Colorado, vast open spaces and dramatic plane changes are important and communicate where he is from. A love for Megalithic and tribal cultures informs his art. Joshua’s life path also plays an important part in shaping his work. Starting out as a machinist, he learned how to transform metal into precision functional objects. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2008. The most influential artists that he has worked with are Mike Clapper, Dennis Sohocki, Gilberto Romero, and Vivian Beer. Before graduating college and seeking to be more involved in the arts, Joshua worked for designer jewelry company, Todd Reed Inc. Working his way up from a bench jeweler, he found himself as a studio manager, working closely with the designer on the development of new designs. That valuable experience fortified his sense of design, production, and leadership. After a decade of finding his voice and building up his studio, Joshua started Rare Elementz Studio LLC and is currently working full-time as a sculptor. Visually communicating through making art is imperative to Joshua’s process and purpose.
Professional Experience:
Sculptor at Rare Elementz Studio LLC, 2021- present
Sculptor at Joshua Steel Stone Wood, 2006- 2020
Fabricator/Installer, Living Design Studios, 2021
Lead Jeweler/Shop Manager, Todd Reed Inc., 2007 - 2021
CNC Machinist, Conal Mfg., 1999-2006
Machinist, AG Machining, 1997-1999
Art Installations and Commissions:
Spirit Window, 2022
Private Residence, Denver CO.
Cope Bell, 2021
Private Residence, Loveland CO.
Sound Harp, 2021
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder CO. 80302
Flatirons Vista, 2020
Walters and Hogsett,
2425 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, CO. 80302
Arc of Life, 2020
Private Residence, Kansas
Precession, 2018
Private Residence, Colorado
Ascent, 2017
Private Residence, Lafayette, CO
Edge, 2016
Private Residence, Littleton CO.
Barriers; Gathering, 2015
One Boulder Plaza
1801 13th Street, BOULDER, CO. 80302
Time Adrift, 2008
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
9083 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Trinity Turn Style, 2007
Private Residence, Auburn, WA 98092
Passage, 2006
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
9083 Roche Harbor Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Art Exhibitions:
2022-2024 Yountville Art Walk, Yountville Napa Valley CA. (2 Sculptures)
2022 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2022 First Friday Exhibit at the Art Hotel Denver CO.
2022-2023 Art Around Avon, Avon CO. (2 Sculptures)
2022-2023 Evergreen Sculpture Walk show, Evergreen CO.
2021 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2021 Reconnect: MSU Denver Alumni Exhibition CVA Denver, CO.
2021-2022 Art around Town Sculpture Show, Carbondale, CO
2021 LPL Art in the Galleria 2021 2nd quarter, Loveland Public Library, Loveland CO
2020 Group Show “Art and Love Collide, Crossing Barriers”, Art2, Boulder CO.
2020 LPL Art in the Galleria 2020 1st quarter, Loveland Public Library, Loveland CO.
2019 CAM Expression West, Coos bay Art Museum, Coos Bay OR.
2019 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2018-2022 Art on Loan, Niwot Sculpture Park & Outdoor Gallery, Longmont, CO.
2018-2019 Art On Loan, Lake Dillon Theatre Company, Silverthorn, CO.
2018 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2017 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2016 Own an Original, Show & Sale Littleton Museum of Art Littleton, CO.
2016 Sculpture in the Park, Show & Sale, Benson Sculpture Park Loveland CO.
2015 Local Artist show- Vilona Gallery Boulder CO.
2012 Bold Doors– Community-based art exhibition & juried competition Boulder CO.
2011 26th Annual National Juried Fine Art Show, Louisville Art Association, CO.
2007 “99 Pieces on the Wall” art auction VSA arts of Colorado
2007 Metro Now- Juried student exhibition- Honorable mention, Denver, CO.
2006 Metro Now- Juried student exhibition, Denver, CO.
Education, Workshops, and Lectures:
Anderson Ranch 2016: Vivian Beer “Realizing Digital Design”
Anderson Ranch 2011: Mark Cezark “Ideas in Steel”
Anderson Ranch 2009: Carl Reed “Developing Steel Sculpture”
BFA Metropolitan State College Denver 2008
Hoss Haley (COMA conference): Lecture, slide show, and demos
Awards and Scholarships:
Fellowship: Anderson Ranch 2016: Vivian Beer “Realizing Digital Design”
Scholarship: Anderson Ranch 2009: Carl Reed “Developing Steel Sculpture”
Honorable mention: 2007 Metro Now- Juried student exhibition-, Denver, CO.
Representation:
Globe Fine Art, 727 Canyon Rd. Santa Fe, NM. 87501
Xanadu Gallery, 7039 E Main St. #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Art2, Boulder CO. 80302
LV Collective, Boulder, CO. 80302
Publications:
Loveland Reporter-Herald, Aug 12th 2022
Evergreen Lifestyles July 2022
Collector’s Guide (your guide to the art of New Mexico), 2020
Inside Santa Fe, 2020
Voyager Denver Interview, November 2019, April 2022
Boulder Lifestyles, March 2015
Cherry Creek Lifestyle, October 2015